System Design Basics

System Design Basics

""System Design Basics"" offers a comprehensive exploration of creating robust, scalable software systems capable of serving millions of users while maintaining optimal performance. The book uniquely bridges theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, structuring its approach around three fundamental pillars: architectural patterns, scalability principles, and distributed systems fundamentals. Through a careful progression from basic concepts to advanced implementations, it makes complex architectural patterns accessible to developers at all experience levels. The book's journey begins with essential distributed systems concepts and the CAP theorem, before advancing through scalability patterns and data management approaches. It examines real-world applications through detailed case studies from major technology companies, providing concrete examples rather than purely theoretical discussions. Particularly valuable are its practical insights into designing e-commerce platforms and social media networks, complemented by exercises and design problems that reinforce learning through hands-on application. What sets this guide apart is its systematic approach to balancing technical requirements with business objectives, supported by implementation examples and trade-off analyses. The content integrates principles from multiple disciplines, including database management and cloud computing, while maintaining accessibility through clear explanations and architectural diagrams. For software engineers and system architects, it serves both as a comprehensive learning resource and a practical reference guide, addressing current trends while emphasizing timeless design principles that remain relevant regardless of specific technologies.

Shipboard Power Systems Design and Verification Fundamentals

The only book that covers fundamental shipboard design and verification concepts from individual devices to the system level Shipboard electrical system design and development requirements are fundamentally different from utility-based power generation and distribution requirements. Electrical engineers who are engaged in shipbuilding must understand various design elements to build both safe and energy-efficient power distribution systems. This book covers all the relevant technologies and regulations for building shipboard power systems, which include commercial ships, naval ships, offshore floating platforms, and offshore support vessels. In recent years, offshore floating platforms have been frequently discussed in exploring deep-water resources such as oil, gas, and wind energy. This book presents step-by-step shipboard electrical system design and verification fundamentals and provides information on individual electrical devices and practical design examples, along with ample illustrations to back them. In addition, Shipboard Power Systems Design and Verification Fundamentals: Presents real-world examples and supporting drawings for shipboard electrical system design Includes comprehensive coverage of domestic and international rules and regulations (e.g. IEEE 45, IEEE 1580) Covers advanced devices such as VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) in detail This book is an important read for all electrical system engineers working for shipbuilders and shipbuilding subcontractors, as well as for power engineers in general.

Basic Systems Design